Patent Attorney - Holland, MI

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You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Legal Counsel I provides legal support to the Company by advising internal business partners on day-to-day legal matters within an assigned practice area or business segment. Under the guidance of more senior attorneys, Legal Counsel I applies foundational legal knowledge and an understanding of the Company’s business to deliver practical, risk-aware legal advice in support of corporate objectives.

This is an onsite position located in Holland, MI. It is not eligible for hybrid or remote work at this time.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide legal advice and support related to intellectual property and applying relevant laws and regulations to business activities and decisions.
• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate legal documents and materials appropriate to the assigned practice area, such as agreements, policies, transaction documents, or compliance-related materials, in accordance with Company standards. This includes evaluating invention disclosures and preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in a variety of fields, such as material science, mechanical engineering, acoustics, electrical engineering, and chemistry.
• Conduct patent analysis for infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate, and prior art.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal issues, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions consistent with Company policies, risk tolerance, and business objectives.
• Support legal matters, transactions, or projects by assisting with due diligence, research, documentation, issue tracking, and coordination with internal teams and outside counsel, as appropriate to the role.
• Conduct legal research and analysis; monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the assigned practice area; and assist with the implementation of legal or compliance updates.
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